How far is Naperville, IL from Nauvoo, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Nauvoo, IL is about 244.2 miles (393 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Henry County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Nauvoo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Nauvoo.
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Start on North Washington Street
15 m · 5 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue
1972 ft · 46 sec · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mill Street
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Turn left onto West Diehl Road
1 km · 1 min · West Diehl Road
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Turn right onto Winfield Road
2356 ft · 59 sec · Winfield Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 88 West: Aurora
2051 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
11 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Peoria
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.3 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth
21.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Burlington
28.4 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Fort Madison
1531 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto North Roosevelt Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Roosevelt Avenue
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Continue on 71st Street
5.7 mi · 7 min · 71st Street
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Continue on Highway 61
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 61
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Continue on 71st Street
708 ft · 9 sec · 71st Street
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Continue on 354th Avenue
4.8 mi · 6 min · 354th Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1924 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto 354th Avenue
3.4 mi · 5 min · 354th Avenue
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Continue on 2nd Street
1442 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Fort Madison Bridge
1.2 mi · 5 min · Fort Madison Bridge
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Turn right
9.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto North Wells Street
21 m · 3 sec · North Wells Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wells Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Nauvoo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
69.5 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Naperville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nauvoo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Nauvoo?
The road trip is about 244.2 miles (393 km) and usually takes 04h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122 miles from Naperville and 122.2 miles from Nauvoo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.51 one way or $65.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Naperville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nauvoo.
Stop Ideas Near Cleveland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cleveland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Nauvoo. Straight-line distance: 188.78 mi (303.82 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nauvoo
City and historic district in Hancock County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,044 |
| Coordinates | 40.5500400, -91.3848700 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nauvoo (-91.38487, 40.55004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $32.51 | $65.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.66 | $73.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.12 | $80.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.72 | $91.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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